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Key articles
Mott T, Jones G, Roman K. Costochondritis: rapid evidence review. Am Fam Physician. 2021 Jul 1;104(1):73-8.Full text
Proulx AM, Zryd TW. Costochondritis: diagnosis and treatment. Am Fam Physician. 2009 Sep 15;80(6):617-20.Full text Abstract
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